Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation/housing, environment/conservation/heritage.
What does the register show for Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty?
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty (number 202751) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty do?
The Hospital of St Cross, In Winchester, Hampshire is the oldest almshouse in England. Up to 25 elderly gentlemen live in self-contained accommodation. The public (mediaeval) buildings and the gardens are open to the public throughout the year. The fine transitional Norman Church is the place of worship for the parishioners of St Faith's parish
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty
Answers Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's highest-paid staff paid?
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £60,001–£70,000 (1 employee).
Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band
£60,001–£70,000
1
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Where does Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's money come from?
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty reported £1.3m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £628k (50%), charitable activities £351k (28%), donations and legacies £216k (17%). Legacies (gifts in wills) contributed £107k.
Investments£628k · 50%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£351k · 28%
Donations and legacies£216k · 17%
Trading and fundraising events£57k · 5%
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-21. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
Linked funds and trusts
The register records these funds under parent charity number 202751. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.
What causes is Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty registered for?
The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housingEnvironment/conservation/heritage
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Is Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty as a registered charity (number 202751) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's charity number?
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's charity number is 202751. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty do?
The Hospital of St Cross, In Winchester, Hampshire is the oldest almshouse in England. Up to 25 elderly gentlemen live in self-contained accommodation. The public (mediaeval) buildings and the gardens are open to the public throughout the year. The fine transitional Norman Church is the place of worship for the parishioners of St Faith's parish
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How can I donate to Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty?
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's website listed in our register data is http://www.hospitalofstcross.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
How much is Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £60,001–£70,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Where does Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's money come from?
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty reported £1.3m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £628k (50%), charitable activities £351k (28%), donations and legacies £216k (17%). Legacies (gifts in wills) contributed £107k.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty?
The register records Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's trustees paid?
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty: Hospital of St Cross Foundation.
When was Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty registered as a charity?
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty was entered on the register on 12 March 1969.